Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-02-17
MILLHEIN PA. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY H.. 1887

around for the past few days bent upon
taking his ease regardless Of the rights
or feelings of others. He was now the
same gallant Gus of Bessie's acquaint-
ance. Though extremely warm, it was
no trouble to plan amusements for his
cousin and.her friend.
One day they had croquet party to
which several young people of the
neighborhood were invited.
Arthur Mercer and his sister Emma
were of the number. She came, but
he sent his regrets his father was not
very well, and there was some work
which must be attended to. How un-
like Gus, thought Bessie.
Another day there was picnic at
Forest Lake, then party at Mr.. Dim
ple's. Soon after the arrival of the
young ladies, Gus drove after Bessie to
present her to his friends. He had not
a doubt but what her answer would be
all he desired. He returned very much
disappointed. MY bright and partlcu-
lar star will not shine upon you ladies
during your stay, and | am very sorry.
Her mother tells me she is away and
may not return for two weeks. Don't
grieye too much, Gussie dear, for Pm
sure Bessie cannot be prettier or more
winning than sweet Nellie Lindon. If
Bessie does not return why not stifle
yom grief and play the gallant to little
Nell -
My dear cousin Alice you are not
one bit worldly wise, or else you are
ignorant OF the circumstances, chimes
in mlschievous Ned.
Bessie is the only child Of the richest
man in these parts. Nellie IS the eldest
of eight children /; and it is a constant
struggle for the where, ,with-all to
clothe and feed the flock. Oar Gus is
not fond of work.
During the laugh which followed,
Ned made his escape.
The seamstress was utterly ignored
by the gay young people though she
did not sew IN the evening she was
not invited to share any of their amuse
ments.
She received her pay Saturday night
and with a light heart started for home.
Her mission was accom- plisned as well
as Mrs. Windows sewing. and both
parties were perfectly satisfied.
One evening, the following week
Arthur and Emma drove ar ound by
Mr.. Ltnson's and invited Bessie to
take ride.
Emma proposed that they call at the
Windon homestead, which Bessie was
nothing 10th to do. They found Gus,
Alice. and Carrie finishing a very in
teresting game of croquet. Gus was
delighted to have the opportunity of
prese senting Bessie to his friends.
He did not relish the idea of her rid
ing out wit Mercer, but as Emma was
along he soon dismissed it from his
thoughts. They spent very pleasant
evening, Gus scarcely leaving Bessie's
side. AS they were taking leave he
managed to whisper to her, Remember
my month of probation is oyer next
Wednesday night, you may expect me
that evening for my answer 1t will
be ready, you may rest assured, said
Bessie, and she treated him to one of
her sweetest smiles.
Bessie was not coquet, but she felt
he needed to have his expectations rails
ed little thai he might he the more
completely humilitated.
She was confident that his cousin
and her friend looked upon her as his
aflianced their words and action
plainly said 50, and he must have given
them that impression.
That night in his room Gus solilo-
quizad after this fashion Poor Mer-
Ger I'm deuced sorry for him. He
seems quite infatuated with Bessie.
How surprised and chagrined he will
be when he sees me Carry off the prize.
A little of old Lanson's filthy lucre'
will not come amiss, that is sure, and
Bessie is the queenly sort of lady that
Mrs. Windon should Le
How all my less fortunate friends
will envy me my beautiful and accom-
plished wife,
With VISIONS of Bessie presiding
over his home, which her fathers mon
ey would probably purchase, he fell
asleep. Qnite different were the
thoughts of Arthur.
Il fear Bessie cannot care for me as
my wife must. Gus was all devotion
this evening and she seemed to enjoy 1t.
How stupid and inattentive | must APP
pear compared with Gus, who is all
life and jolity.
believe | could make Bessie hap
pier than she will be with him. l fear
her pleasure will have to be subservlent
to his, many times. But mother says
we men never can understand a wo-
man so will Law no more stress or